4. They are thwarting your professional or educational goals because they don’t want your feelings to get hurt.
If you have big ambitions, be it professional or educational, a caring partner will support you to meet them by believing in you enough to let you get the skills and experience that are required. On the other hand, a controlling partner will not work with you and support you through it. They’ll make you think they’re afraid for you to try because if you don’t succeed, you will be disappointed.